Three Northern Ireland companies win at Ice Cream Awards 2022
Three Northern Ireland producers have won prestigious recognition in the annual National Ice Cream Competition run by the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA) 2022 held in Harrogate as part of the Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show, a unique event showcasing the entirety of the ice cream industry.
A huge assortment of ice cream varieties, equipment and supplies were showcased across the three-day event. Run by ICA, the only trade association for the UK industry with a 76-year history.
The show attracted 2,500 visitors when last held in 2020. It is the only dedicated exhibition for the UK ice cream industry bringing in a specialised visitor profile from one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors – Ice Cream Parlours grow by 20 percent annually.
The Northern Ireland winners of a total of 16 awards are Lick Gelato, Newcastle, county Down; Maud’s, Carrickfergus, county Antrim; and Morelli’s, Coleraine, county Derry.
The awards won by the local companies are:
Lick Gelato
Silver Challenge Cup
Silver Cup for Chocolate Ice Cream
Diploma – for Vanilla
Diploma Minchella Bros Cup for Vanilla
Maud’s
Special Diploma of Merit – Pistachio
Diploma of Merit – Mint Choc Chip
Diploma of Merit – Sea Salted Caramel
Morelli’s
Bronze Medal for Vanilla
Special Diploma of Merit for Vegan ice cream
Special Diploma of Merit for Chocolate Ice Cream
Diploma of Merit – Hazelnut Vegan
Diploma of Merit – Raspberry Sorbet
Diploma of Merit – Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream
Diploma of Merit – Caramelised Hazelnut
Diploma of Merit – Vanilla
Diploma Michella Bros Cup- Vanilla
